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Ted Olson, a Towering Figure of the Conservative Legal Movement, Dies at 84
Olson played a pivotal role in striking down affirmative action and securing George W. Bush’s 2000 victory, but called fighting for same-sex marriage ‘the highlight of my life.’World - The Wall Street Journal - 8 hours ago -
Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, killing 4
Four people are dead, including a child, after a helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night. Last Wednesday, the FAA issued an alert saying the lights on that radio ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Remembrance display to light up Tower of London
The show, held over nine days, is in remembrance of those who lost their lives in both world wars.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
'Bubbly' mum killed in tower block fall is named
Ms Atkinson's unborn baby was delivered in hospital and is receiving "critical care".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Xenoblade Amiibo Figures Are Back In Stock
Noah and Mio Amiibo 2-Pack (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
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Multiple Deaths After Helicopter Crashes Into Houston Radio Tower
The authorities said a child was among several who died onboard. It was not immediately clear if any of the three other people in the helicopter survived.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4 on board
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Investigation launched into deadly Houston helicopter-radio tower crash
Four people were killed, including a child, when a helicopter crashed into a Houston radio tower Sunday. The NTSB is investigating the crash. CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Investigation underway after helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower
Authorities are investigating after a helicopter crashed into a Houston radio tower Sunday night, killing four people on board. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest from Texas.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Baby born after mum killed in tower block fall
The baby was born in hospital after the woman fell from the tower block close to Leeds city centre.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Steve Albini Left Behind a Towering Music Legacy—and a Struggling Business
His Chicago recording studio, Electrical Audio, is reinventing itself after his death. With steep overhead costs, employees are ready to get creative.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Man arrested after suspect item led to tower block evacuation
Flats were cleared while a controlled explosion was carried out on a "device" found during death inquiry.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Ranger's towering header gives Kettering extra-time lead
Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger scores in the second minute of extra time to give Kettering Town a 2-1 lead against Northampton Town in the first round of the FA Cup.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashes towering columns of hot clouds
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano is spewing towering columns of hot ash high into the air following the huge eruption that killed nine people and injured dozens of othersWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Chinese economic slowdown deepens, official figures show
Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Princess Zelda Figma Figure Preorders Restocked At Amazon
Amazon has restocked preorders for the Tears of the Kingdom Princess Zelda Figma figure . The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Figma lineup now includes Zelda, Ganondorf, and Link, who is ...Tech - GameSpot - October 23 -
Fathers figure — five beguiling new debut novels
From the Swiss Alps to Norway via Paris and London — bad dads loom large in this current crop of fictionWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Deaths reported after helicopter carrying 4 hits radio tower in fiery Houston crash
Multiple people died as a helicopter struck a radio tower in Houston on Sunday night and sparked a large fire, authorities said.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Officials probing whether radio tower was properly lit before Houston helicopter crash
Multiple investigations are underway into a deadly helicopter crash in Houston. Four people were killed when the chopper crashed into a radio tower. Jason Allen has the new developments, including ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
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Sydney’s ‘little school project’ named World Building of the Year
Darlington public school in Chippendale wins major building design prize at 2024 World Architectural festival in Singapore. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
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Mozambique opposition figures killed as protest grows over election results
Lawyer Elvino Dias and official Paulo Guambe shot as their party plans a national strike over disputed election. Attackers killed a Mozambique opposition lawyer and a party official after firing ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Usha Vance's expansive reading list gives a glimpse of a private figure in the campaign
As Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance campaigns across the country, his wife, Usha Vance, has been a near-constant presence by his side.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
"Mornings Memory": How a selfie turned Kenny G into a controversial figure in 2014
On this day 10 years ago, smooth jazz musician Kenny G sparked controversy when a selfie he tweeted during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong caused an international stir.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
12:30 Report — Why early voting figures are worrying some Dems
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. We’re 13 days from Election Day, folks!🎵 Cause in a fortnight, all the ballots will be cast 🎵 Here's what's happening today: Harris is doing a CNN town hall ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Super Mario Odyssey's Awesome Amiibo Figures Return Soon
Nintendo is relaunching its lineup of Super Mario Odyssey Amiibo on November 21 , and preorders are live now. These were wildly popular when they first launched, and they’ll likely sell out fast ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality
Shawn Mendes said that he is “figuring out” his sexuality during his concert in Denver on Monday, according to video footage shared by fans on social media.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Shawn Mendes says he's 'just figuring out' sexuality
The Canadian singer tells concert-goers of his sexuality: it's "a beautifully complex thing".Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out
Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persistsBusiness - MarketWatch - November 2 -
A 'La Santa Muerte' cult leader killed at an altar to the skeletal figure
Two other people were killed and eight injured in the attack, officials say.World - ABC News - November 2 -
New Pokemon Monopoly Includes Cute Figures, Releases Just In Time For Christmas
Hasbro has launched a few versions of Pokemon Monopoly over the years, but most are now out of stock or only available at marked-up prices via third-party retailers--meaning you’d have to drop ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
‘Time for patriots’: global far-right figures celebrate Trump’s win
Jair Bolsonaro, Javier Milei and Giorgia Meloni among those in Europe and the Americas paying tribute. US elections 2024 – live updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Key ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Are you a HENRY? The rise of six-figure earners who don't feel rich
Reaching a six-figure salary is a common goal for ambitious professionals, and has long been a signal of financial stability. And many have reached this impressive milestone. According to the ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Drop-Off in Democratic Votes Ignites Conspiracy Theories on Left and Right
There is nothing suspicious about the shift in Democratic fortunes. But partisans from across the spectrum are questioning the results, for different reasons.Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago